Cheap flights from Almaty to Ulaanbaatar from £266

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Thu, May 28
Almaty ALAUlaanbaatar UBN
£266
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Sun, May 24
Almaty ALAUlaanbaatar UBN
£278
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Tue, May 26
Almaty ALAUlaanbaatar UBN
£279
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Wed, May 27
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£314
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Wed, May 27
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£357
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Wed, May 27
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£266

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£393

Cheapest round-trip

£388

Average round-trip

£684

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Ulaanbaatar's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Ulaanbaatar is served by Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), located approximately 52 km southwest of the city center. The airport opened in 2021, replacing the older Buyant Ukhaa Airport. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when congestion in Ulaanbaatar can be severe.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

50-80 min

₮5,000 (approximately $1.50 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

₮80,000-₮120,000 (approximately $23–35 USD; metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-70 min

₮70,000-₮100,000 (approximately $20–29 USD; app-based pricing)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

40-70 min

₮100,000-₮180,000 (approximately $29–52 USD; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and guaranteed pickup

40-70 min

₮150,000-₮300,000 (approximately $44–87 USD per day)

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in MNT (Mongolian Tugrik); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar can significantly extend journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • The airport express bus terminates at the Dragon Center in central Ulaanbaatar.
  • Taxis at the airport should be licensed; agree on fare or ensure meter is used before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ulaanbaatar

Depart from
Almaty International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
200
Flight distance
2356 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Almaty to Ulaanbaatar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Hunnu Air
---1---1------2
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Hunnu Air
---1---11------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Hunnu Air
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Hunnu Air
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Almaty to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Hunnu AirMMLMRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ulaanbaatar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-17°C-24°C
February-14°C-22°C
March-4°C-13°C
April5°C-2°C
May12°C3°C
June18°C10°C
July20°C13°C
August17°C11°C
September11°C4°C
October2°C-4°C
November-8°C-14°C
December-15°C-22°C
Hottest Month
20°C
July
Coldest month
-24°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year
Snow days
21
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
19°C4°C
17 May
10°C0°C
Monday
11 May
25°C10°C
18 May
78%
7°C1°C
Tuesday
12 May
29°C10°C
19 May
19°C0°C
Wednesday
13 May
12°C4°C
20 May
15°C4°C
Thursday
14 May
11°C1°C
21 May
14°C0°C
Friday
15 May
18°C2°C
22 May
71%
16°C6°C
Saturday
16 May
19°C1°C
23 May
89%
17°C5°C
The distance between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar is 2356 km. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, and Hunnu Air. Almaty and Ulaanbaatar have 200 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Almaty to Ulaanbaatar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar takes around 3.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar?
The flight distance between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar is 2356 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar?
Several carriers operate flights between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hunnu Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Astana, Bali, Birmingham, Manchester, Denpasar, Tashkent, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Tbilisi, Dubai, Kutaisi, Dushanbe, New Delhi, Shymkent, Oskemen, Seoul, Warsaw, Istanbul, Bishkek.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ulaanbaatar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ulaanbaatar and London, Budapest, Istanbul, Manchester, Edinburgh, Sydney, Beijing, Prague, Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Perth, San Francisco, Brisbane, Stockholm, Phuket City, Vienna, Singapore.
What airports are near Almaty?
The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.
Which airlines fly between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, Hunnu Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Almaty and Ulaanbaatar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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